Justice In the Schools Legal Clinic

Justice in the Schools (JTS) is a joint project between Legal Aid of Western Missouri, the Kansas City Health Department, and the Kansas City Public Schools. As a result of this project, there will be school-based legal clinics staffed by Legal Aid and volunteer attorneys to help with a variety of issues that are negatively impacting students and their families. The clinics will assist families with eviction defense issues in an effort to address the student mobility crisis, as well as address other issues within the practice areas provided. Legal Aid will provide high-quality, free legal services to eligible families within the school district.

In addition to the clinic, the district also has a program for families called the Family Empowerment Project. This project will support families by providing ongoing workshops and direct access to resources including but not limited to: financial stability, housing rights, health, and job readiness and education advocacy. We at KCPS understand that life stressors impact a family's ability to be fully engaged in their student’s educational endeavors. Our hope is that by providing this service, we can lighten your load by removing one of those pressure points.

Housing issues greatly impact the stability of parents, students and staff to fully engage in KCPS. Student mobility can affect performance, attendance, and behavior issues. We believe that offering legal services to parents facing housing issues will reduce KCPS’s mobility rate by 50% and will result in a more stable, higher performing student body.

LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE PROJECT INCLUDE:

Family Law/Domestic Violence Protection

Landlord/Tenant Law (eviction defense)

Foreclosure Prevention

Housing Issues

Healthcare

Public Benefits

Federal Benefits

Consumer Matters

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Kansas City Public Schools

2901 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64109

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Kansas City 33 School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. If you believe you have been subject to discrimination or harassment, or if you have any inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies, please contact the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Coordinator at 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109 or send an email. Our Policy